The 14 Best Day Trips from Rui’an
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 14 good day trips from Rui’an, China, led by Wenzhou, Jiaojiang, Lishui. The closest is Kunyang, about 25 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Rui’an at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenzhou | 25 km N | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Jiaojiang | 130 km NE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Lishui | 106 km NW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Fuding | 66 km SW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Songcheng | 119 km SW | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Fu’an | 126 km SW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Jinxiang | 39 km S | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Wenling | 98 km NE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Kunyang | 15 km SW | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Ānwén | 144 km N | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Xiabaishi | 144 km SW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Shajiang | 130 km SW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Xiahu | 147 km SW | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Xibing | 128 km SW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Rui’an
- 1
Wenzhou, China
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car25 km north of Rui’an1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Rose.
- 2
Jiaojiang, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km north-east of Rui’an4 hr round trip - 3
Lishui, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north-west of Rui’an3 hr 20 min round trip - 4
Fuding, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car66 km south-west of Rui’an2 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Songcheng, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car119 km south-west of Rui’an3 hr 40 min round trip - 6
Fu’an, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km south-west of Rui’an4 hr round trip - 7
Jinxiang, China
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km south of Rui’an1 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Wenling, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north-east of Rui’an3 hr round trip - 9
Kunyang, China
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car15 km south-west of Rui’an50 min round trip - 10
Ānwén, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km north of Rui’an4 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Xiabaishi, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south-west of Rui’an4 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Shajiang, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km south-west of Rui’an4 hr round trip - 13
Xiahu, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south-west of Rui’an4 hr 40 min round trip - 14
Xibing, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car128 km south-west of Rui’an4 hr round trip
A sample day trip: Rui’an to Wenzhou
A realistic pace for Wenzhou, 25 km from Rui’an. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Rui’an
- 09:10Arrive in Wenzhou (40 min drive)
- 09:25Rose
- 11:25Lunch
- 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Wenzhou
- 15:10Head back to Rui’an
- 15:50Home in Rui’an
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Rui’an?
- The best day trips from Rui’an are Wenzhou, Jiaojiang, Lishui, Fuding, Songcheng. The closest is Kunyang, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Rui’an?
- Kunyang is the closest, 15 km south-west of Rui’an, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Rui’an?
- 3 places are within about an hour's drive of Rui’an: Kunyang (25 min), Wenzhou (40 min), Jinxiang (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Rui’an for a day out?
- Wenzhou is the largest city in day-trip range, 25 km north of Rui’an and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Rui’an?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Xiahu at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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